Sydney
The whale watching cruises that ride the humpback highway: tens of thousands pass Sydney Heads between May and November, close enough that the boats sometimes have to give way. Winter is the season the harbour keeps quiet about.
Experience Sydney’s coastal wildlife with a 2 hr 45 min whale watching cruise featuring expert guides, stunning views, and a whale sighting guarantee.
Most Popular“We enjoyed our excursion. The naturalist was very interesting and we learned a few things we didn't know about humpback whales. The beautiful weather and scenery made it a lovely outing on its own, but seeing whales, including a mother and offspring, was wonderful.”
Experience Sydney’s stunning harbor and whale migration on a 4-hour cruise with breakfast or lunch, guided by naturalists, with guaranteed whale sightings.
“Well organised , clear and knowledgeable commentator. We had a wonderful 4.5 hours and had the pleasure of seeing 4 humpbacks including a young calf. Mother and calf spent ages within reasonable distance of the boat, one of the highlights of my life . Thank…”
Experience Sydney’s stunning marine life on this 2-hour whale watching cruise from Circular Quay, with guaranteed sightings and great value.
“Perfect, the whales where around us all the time, beautiful spectacle, 100% recommended, only advice is to go with very warm clothes because is freezing outside the boat”
Experience Sydney’s marine wonders on a 2.5-hour whale watching boat trip from Darling Harbour, with expert guides, stunning views, and a sighting guarantee.
“It was epic. We enjoyed the ride and the staff was great explaining what we might see and when we did see the whales they made sure to point them out. Highly recommend.”
Experience close-up whale sightings in Sydney aboard a fast, purpose-built catamaran with panoramic views, onboard photos, and friendly crew.
“We saw so many whales! Breaches, tail slaps, fin slaps - a whole day later and we’re still talking about how magical it was!”
Experience Sydney’s marine life on a 4-hour whale watching cruise with breakfast or lunch, guided by knowledgeable hosts, and see humpback whales in action.
“Absolutely loved this tour, lunch was great the guide was fantastic, so very knowledgeable and seeing the whales breaching was a highlight of my time in Australia.”
Experience Sydney’s best whale watching with a 3-hour cruise that guarantees sightings, expert guides, and stunning marine wildlife views.
“Great value for money tour! Shortly after being on open waters we could see several whales for the full time. Excellent guides and captain.”
Experience close-up whale encounters on a thrilling 2-hour speedboat tour from Sydney, with breathtaking views and expert guides that make every moment memorable.
“This was a fantastic experience!! The ride to the ocean was so fast and smooth. The guide was able to spot a pod of whales almost right away and gave us loads of great information. It was incredible! The guide had a great camera and…”
Discover Sydney’s marine life with a 2.5-hour whale watching cruise. Spot humpbacks, dolphins, and more while enjoying expert commentary and stunning coastal views.
“Fab! Paul was superb and captain mark was great at spotting whales! Highly recommend, we thoroughly enjoyed. And the loos were lovely for a boat!”
Experience Sydney’s stunning harbor and whale migration on a small-group, 2.5-hour whale watching tour—up close encounters, expert guides, and guaranteed sightings.
“Excellent tour and quite good at finding the whales.”
Experience Sydney’s stunning whale migration on a 2.5-hour cruise from Circular Quay, with chances to spot humpbacks, dolphins, and seabirds.
“We really enjoyed watching the whales. As soon as we left the harbour we saw whales. They were breaching and playing it was beautiful. The boat kept us on whales the entire time. I would definitely prepare for this trip with medicine or patchRead more”
Experience close-up whale sightings on Sydney’s 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise, with expert commentary, stunning harbor views, and a chance to see humpbacks in their natural habitat.
“The ferry ride. But not happy there wasn't much whales or went up close to us. Too expensive for little whale watching experience (not many whales)”
Experience Sydney’s whale migration up close on a 3-hour cruise with guaranteed sightings, expert guides, and stunning harbor views—perfect for nature lovers.
“The boat was rocking quite a bit, so we didn't see many whales from inside. It took about an hour and a half to get to the destination, so there weren't many chances to spot whales.”
Experience whale watching in Sydney with a 2-hour cruise that offers stunning views, expert commentary, and a chance to see humpbacks and seals in their natural habitat.
“The activity was exactly as described, a 2 hour whale watch. We saw several whales and even witnessed some breaching. Good to have many eyes on the seas. We had a relatively calm day so didn't see any issues. Was both fun and Read more”
Experience Sydney’s wildlife and marine marvels with a whale watching cruise and a visit to Taronga Zoo for just $85. Enjoy stunning views and wildlife encounters.
“Really loved the few hours out on the water our guide was very informative thrown in with a little bit of humour and the cruise was nice and smooth the day we ventured out. We saw plenty of activity there were whales all over the…”
The harbour does the work: climb the bridge, sail the bays, surf Bondi.